What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-59698?

CVE-2025-59698 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Nshield 5c Firmware are affected by CVE-2025-59698?

CVE-2025-59698 presents notable security risk rated CVSS 6.8. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-59698?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-59698. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-59698?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Nshield 5c Firmware CVE-2025-59698

EUVD-2025-200256 MEDIUM

Generation of Incorrect Security Tokens (CWE-1270)

2025-12-02 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Nshield 5c Firmware Nshield Connect Xc Mid Firmware Nshield Connect Xc Base Firmware Nshield Connect Xc High Firmware Nshield Hsmi Firmware

6.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.8 MEDIUM

AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Physical

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

EUVD ID Assigned

Mar 15, 2026 - 14:04 euvd

EUVD-2025-200256

Analysis Generated

Mar 15, 2026 - 14:04 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Dec 08, 2025 - 19:42 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Dec 02, 2025 - 15:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Entrust nShield Connect XC, nShield 5c, and nShield HSMi through 13.6.11, or 13.7, might allow a physically proximate attacker to gain access to the EOL legacy bootloader.

AnalysisAI

CVE-2025-59698 is a security vulnerability (CVSS 6.8) that allows a physically proximate attacker. Risk factors: public PoC available.

Technical ContextAI

Vulnerability type not specified by vendor.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

CVE-2025-59698 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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